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Fri, Dec 4, 2026 ยท 5:00 PM

Treehouse Dispensary First Friday

๐Ÿ“ Treehouse Dispensary ยท Soquel ยท FREE

Treehouse Dispensary hosts a monthly First Friday event on the first Friday of every month. These events feature live music, local artists, makers, and an art market with up to 20 different vendors, along with shop-wide discounts and community activities. The shop is open 8:00 AM to 9:45 PM daily.

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3 upcoming events ยท LGBTQ+

Oct
20

NeuroQueer Space

๐Ÿ“ 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
๐Ÿ•’ 6:30 PM โ€“ 7:45 PM ยท FREE

Name: NeuroQueer Space Date: Third Tuesday of Every Month Starting Tuesday, September 15 Time: 6:30 - 7:45 pm Location: Hybrid โ€“ The Diversity Center and virtual Ages : 16+ Interest Form: https://tinyurl.com/tdcneuroqueerspace Event Description: A space for all types of NeuroQueer folks to connect with each other, explore resources, and practice joy. All are welcome including those who are formally diagnosed, self-diagnosed, and questioning. The first meeting will be focused on group brainstorm to plan future sessions. The Space will feature rotating facilitation by TDC Staff and Interns. See interest form for accessibility notes and more info!

Oct
21

Gay Beach Volleyball (Outside Community Series)

๐Ÿ“ Court 16, Santa Cruz Main Beach Volleyball, 270 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
๐Ÿ•’ 5:30 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM ยท See listing

Santa Cruz Gay Beach Volleyball Date : Wednesdays, last session October 28 Time : 5:30 - 10:00 pm Location : Main Beach Court 16 (across from La Bahia) Cost : Free Santa Cruz Gay Beach Volleyball has been fabulizing Main Beach since 1979. We meet at 5:30 pm on Main Beach Court 16 (across from La Bahia) every Wednesday evening during Daylight Saving Time and play till it's too dark or too cold or we're just hungry. All skill levels - including no skill at all - are welcome. We're here to have fun, connect and yes, sometimes even play surprisingly good volleyball. Socializing on the sidelines is often as busy as the playing on our courts. Afterwards we head to dinner at a local restaurant or sometimes a potluck. Free to participate. ALL (yes, we mean you!) are welcome. Come out and play! .

Oct
22

Guided Mindfulness for Queers and Friends Hosted by TDC @ TDC

๐Ÿ“ The Diversity Center
๐Ÿ•’ 11:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM ยท See listing

Well-being offering: Guided Mindfulness Group Date: Weekly on Thursdays Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz Ages: Adults and teens welcome Cost: FREE Program description: Give your brain a break, and reconnect with the present moment, using guided breathing and mindfulness techniques. All LGBTQ+ people and allies are welcome. If you have questions about this well-being offering, please contact Tara Maxon, Wellbeing Coordinator, at: [email protected] View our Community Agreements for Diversity Center groups.

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